Curriculum Plan – Science (Key Stage 3 – Years 7 & 8)

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Year / Term

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Year 7

All pupils complete the introductory unit – Introduction
to Science, followed by an internal assessment. Work is then broken down
into discrete Biology, Chemistry and Physics modules. Pupils study these on
a rotational basis with internal assessments at the end of each module.

Biology:

Organisms – Cells and Movement

Eco-systems – Interdependence and Plant reproduction.

Genes – Variation and Human Reproduction

Chemistry:

Matter – Particle Model and Separating Mixtures

Reactions – Metals and Acids & Alkalis

Earth – Earth Structure and Universe

Physics:

Forces – Speed and Gravity

Electromagnets – Voltage & Resistance and Current

Energy – Energy Costs and Energy Transfer

Waves – Light and Sound

Throughout the year pupils are taught scientific skills which
focus on: